Yoga or Stretching-Strengthening for Sedentary Young Adults
Official title: Comparative Effects of Yoga Versus Stretching-Strengthening Exercises on Physical Fitness in Sedentary Young Adults
Run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT07680712 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether yoga or a stretching-strengthening program better improves fitness, mood, and sleep in sedentary healthy young adults.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 30 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Büyükçekmece) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 19, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2027 |
| Registry record updated | November 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07680712 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are 18–30 years old, BMI < 30 kg/m², healthy with no recent regular exercise, and living a sedentary lifestyle as defined by WHO guidelines.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with recent injuries, neurological or orthopedic issues, or ongoing regular exercise may not benefit from this trial.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this randomized, controlled study, sedentary adults aged 18–30 with BMI under 30 kg/m² are assigned to a structured yoga program or a combined stretching and strengthening exercise program. Participants are evaluated at baseline for balance, strength, and psychosocial health, then complete the assigned exercise regimen with regular monitoring of mood, stress, and sleep quality, followed by a final assessment. The study also explores how initial fitness and psychosocial profiles influence individual responses to each exercise approach. The goal is to determine if one modality offers greater benefits for specific subgroups and to compare overall effects on physical fitness and psychological well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could guide personalized exercise recommendations to improve fitness and well-being in sedentary young adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previously, exercise interventions have shown benefits, but direct comparisons between yoga and stretching-strengthening in healthy, sedentary young adults are limited and this study addresses that gap.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18 and 30 years of age, * Having a body mass index (BMI) of less than 30 kg/m², * Being healthy (having no known systemic, neurological, psychological, or orthopedic diseases), * Not having participated in regular exercise within the last six months, * Having a sedentary lifestyle according to the World Health Organization (WHO) definition (not performing at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week), * Agreeing not to participate regularly in any other physical activity or exercise program for the duration of the study, * Voluntarily participating in the study and agreeing to sign the written and verbal informed consent form in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history of injury, surgery, or pain complaints affecting the musculoskeletal system within the last six months, * Individuals with neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, psychiatric, or metabolic diseases, * Individuals who participate in any regular sporting activity, * Female participants who are pregnant or have a suspected pregnancy, * Individuals who state that they will not be able to participate regularly in the exercise program or will not be able to complete the study, * Individuals who do not provide written and verbal informed consent to participate in the study.
Where it's running
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Istanbul University- Cerrahpaşa
Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sezen Karaborklu Argut Assistant Professor, PhD
- Email: s.karaborkluargut@iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 212 866 37 00
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.